Dual window structure



Marh 21, 1939.v R HAYNE 2,151,103

DUAL WINDOW STRUCTURE Filed Feb. 19, 1938 Robert Hayne mvmv'ron` Patented Mar. 21, 1939 Unirse srArEs PATENT 'QFFIE DUAL WINDOW STRUCTURE Robert Hayne, indian Hill, @hic Application February 19, 1938, Serial No. 19h52@ 8 mairies. (lll. 2ime-53) The present invention relates to basement type y a simple means whereby the dual window is held in fully open position or latched in closed position and whereby the structure may be selectively utilized as a daylight deector when open or closed.

These and other objects are attained by the means described herein and disclosed in the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. l is a vertical sectional view showing a window structure of the invention in a basement wall, showing the window in full line, as arranged for both ventilation and the illumination of the area below the window with deflected outside daylight, the View further showing, in dotted lines, the position of the window when iully opened.

Fig. 2 is a vertical sectional view showing the window as positioned when used as a daylight deilector and a closure against inclement weather.

ll'ig. 3 is an enlarged fragmental front elevational view showing the relationship of a window :frame with the dual purpose window sash structure completely closed and latchecl by the swinging suspension and latch bar iorm'lng a detail of the invention.

Fig. e is a fragmental view showing the outer sash latched independently of the auxiliary wirrdow.

Fig. 5 is a perspective View of a swinging suspension bar forming a detail of the invention, part being broken away.

l-ieretofore it has been common to place household fixtures such as stationary wash tubs, or objects such as work benches directly beneath basement windows and against the basement wall I where fresh air can be had, but the area beneath the window is usually very shadowy and dark and an electric light fixture cannot be positioned to good dvantage because the Window in open position interferes with the most desirable location for a fixture.

By means of the present invention, a window construction of substantially ordinary appearance is provided with means to position the window members in the usual fully open and fully closed conditions and also in daylight deflecting positions with selective ventilation or closure against inclement weather.

Referring now to the drawing, the device of the invention may be mounted in a basement window 4.trarne lll of any approved construction and bounding the usual window opening in a base-v ment or other wall ll. The window Structure comprises an outer window sash it hinged at its top in well known fashion by hinges such as E3 upon the top horizontal member oi. trame lil.

VOuter sash l2 is of any desired construction and resembles basement sashes now in common use, save that a recess or shoulder i4 which is rabbeted out to aiiord a seat into which an auxiliary sash l5 fits with its interior face flush with the interior face of sash l2.

'Ihe auxiliary sash. l5 is hinged at it on the sash l2 at the top so that the outer sash l2 may remain closed and latched while the auxiliary sash is held at an angle thereto (see Fig, 2). The auxiliary sash is glazed with a window light i'i which may be clear glass. Translucent glass of any description may oe employed in lieu of the clear glass il if privacy is desired.

The outer sash l2 is glazed with clear glass ill. 'When the auxiliary window sash or both sashes are held at an angle oi the order of from the vertical, a large number of outside light rays are deflected downwardly. There is `thus afforded good illumination during the daylight hours in a basement area that is normally very gloomy and shadowed and where visibility is particularly poor because the occupant ordinarily has all oi the entering outside light shining directly in his eyes and practically no light on the object-disposed in this area. The interiors of laundry trays, and other deep box-like structures are particularly well illuminated by the window structure oi. the invention because the light is deflected in substantially a vertical downward direction.

It will be noted that the auxiliary sash and the outer sash carry window panes l1 and I8 respectively of uniform size and that the two sashes are capable of occupying the same space as one ordinary basement sash when wooden construction is employed. The structure is not limited to the use of wood since the same relationship of parts may be attained in metal construction.

The simple suspension and latching means for controlling the window structure is preferably formed-of strip metal stampings. The parts consist of suspension bar I9 having a pair of eye slots 20 in the top end 2| thereof, which end is turned at an angle of 90 to the body of the bar. A plate 22 has a pair o1 perforated tongues 23 struck therefrom and disposed in substantially parallel forwardly extending spaced relation so that the perforate end 2| maybe loosely suspended on a pintle or bolt 2l passing through said perforate tongues 23 and the endmost eye 20 of the bar. Screws 26 are used to mount hinge plate 22 to the top horizontal member of window frame I0 so as to provide a pivot point for bar I9 at a level above the hinged mounting I3 oi' the outer window I2. The two sashes together may thus be fully raised to a horizontal position, or s ubstantially so, without engaging the hinged mount-A ing of the bar I9. 'I'he bar thus suspended hangs down, entirely across both window sashes and across the bottom sill of the Window frame Ill.

On the bottom member of frame Il) is secured, as by screws 26, a latch mounting plate 21 which has pivoted thereon at 29 a latch 29 that normally rests in a horizontal position on a lug 30 -which is struck from the body of plate 21. One end 3| of latch 29 is bent slightly forward to form a cam surface which may ride smoothly onto the forward face of a catch'plate 32 which is mounted on the lower member of outer sash I2 just above the plate 21. As is best illustrated, latch 28 may be turned on its pivot to eiectively latch the outer sash, leaving the suspension bar and the auxiliary sash free for independent adjustment. 'I'he righthand portion of latch 29 is offset as at 33 so that the portion 34 is spaced from the latch mounting plate 21 at a distance to permit the thickness of suspension bar I9 to pass snugly beneath it as shown in Fig. 3. The suspension bar, when thus latched in the keeper portion 34, precludes inward movement of both sashes. The sashes each have a catch member which snugly embraces the suspension bar, as hereinafter described, so that both sashes are held solidly to prevent rattling as well as against opening from the outside. Suspension bar I9 has a pair of spaced hooks and 36 which may be struck from the body of the bar or they may be otherwise formed and attached thereto.

Catch plate 32 has an integral catch member 31 struck therefrom and spaced away from the plate so as to ride on top of hook 35 when the parts are in the position shown in`Fig. 3. A notch 33 is cut in the lower edge of catch member 31. l

Auxiliary sash I5 has a catch plate 39 secured thereto, said plate providing a catch II) with a notch4 4I. The hook 36 on the suspension bar cooperates with catch in the same manner as do the hook 35 and catch `31.

The notched catches 31 and 40 cooperate with hooks 35 and 36 on the suspension bar in the following several Ways for attaining different conditions in the basement.

During inclement weather the user may latch the outer sash I2 in closed condition (see Fig. 2)

. by angularly adjusting latch 29 onto catch plate 32 and then engaging catch 4I) on hook 36 of the suspension bar I9 in order to attain a maximum downward deflection o'f daylight that passes through the clear glass I 9 in the outer window I2. As shown by the dashed arrows, the auxiliary glass I1 will pass some of the Alight and deilect some of the light downwardly to dispel the shadow and gloomy appearance that normally exists beneath such windows.

When the advantage of the deflected light is not required. both sashes may be securely latched in position as shown in Fig. 3 and the structure acts as a double window to reduce heat losses.

1f outside ventilation through the whidow is wanted in conjunction with the advantage of the deflected outside daylight, catch 31 on sash I2 is engaged on hook 36 thereby supporting the outer window at an angle for maximum downward deflection of the light from the glass I3. The auxiliary sash merely rests on top of the outer window at this time (see Fig. 1).

When the daylight deflection is unimportant but the Window is wanted wide open, the catch 31 is engaged on hook 36 thus suspending both sashes in raised position as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1. The pivotal mounting on pintle 2| is shifted to the 'second'slotted eye 2D to make this adjustment.

The end of suspension bar I9 is hook-shaped at 42 to facilitate lateral swinging thereof to engage and disengage the bar with the various cooperating parts hereinbefore described. It is to be noted that notches 38 and 4I preclude accidental displacement of hooks 35 and 36 from the catches.

The operation of the device is simple and adjustments to attain desired control of light, air, and temperature are quickly made.

What is claimed is;

1. The combination with a basement window frame, of an outer sash hingedly mounted at its top to said frame, an auxiliary window hingedly mounted at its top to the top of the outer sash, and suspension means to selectively suspend the sashes at an` angle such that outside light is deflected substantially vertically downwardly below the window.

2. The combination with a basement Window frame, of an outer sash hingedly mounted at its top to said frame, an auxiliary window hingedly mounted at its top to the top of the outer sash, suspension means to selectively suspend the sashes at an angle such that outside light is deflected downwardly below the window, and latch means on the Window frame selectively engageable on the outer window and said suspension means for latching the outer window or both windows in closed position.

3. The combination with a basement window frame, of an outer glazed sash hinged to the frame controlling the opening in theframe, a pivoted latch on the frame opposite the hinged mounting of said sash for latching said sash in closed position, an auxiliary glazed sash hinged to and nestable within the body lines of said Vouter sash, and suspension bar means pivoted to the frame above said outer sash for selectively holding said auxiliary sash and the outer sash at approximately a. predetermined angle to the vertical wherein outside light is deflected substantially vertically downwardly below the window frame.

4. In a device of the class described the combination of a suspension bar adapted for swinging and pivotal mounting above a basement window, hooks on said bar disposed at different distances from said mounting, and a catch adapted for fastening to the free edge of a top hinged sash of the basement window for selective engagement with said hooks whereby the sash is positioned at an angle of the order of twenty degrees from the vertical for deflecting substantially vertically downwardly the outside light rays which enter the Window and for positioning said sash clear of the window opening and in approximately horizontal position.

5. In a dual purpose window control the combination of a suspension bar having hooks spaced longitudinally from an end of the bar, means adapted for Wall mounting for pivotally and swingingly supporting said barat the end opposite the hooks, laterally opening catches adapted for mounting on hingedly mounted nestable sashes whereby thc inner or both of said sashes are supported at lpredetermined angular positions by engagement of said catches on selected hooks on said bar, and a latch member adapted for selectively engaging said bar and one ofisaid catches for retaining the outer or both of said sashes in closed position.

6. A dual window control comprising asus'- pension bar, means to pivotally and swingably support the bar at one end. hooks spaced longitudinally. of the opposite end of said bar, a catch comprising spaced parts adapted to slidably receive the hook and bar between them, one of said parts being notched at the bottom and adapted to be engaged between the bar and either of said hooks, and a pivoted latch adapted in one position to engage said catch, and in another position to slidably receive said bar adjacent said hooks.

7. In combination a suspension bar, means to mount said bar at one end above a basement window, a pivoted latch member for mounting below a basement window and adapted to receive the lower end of said bar, hooks on said` bar, and notched catch members adapted for mounting on the lower portions of nestable double sashes, said catches adapted to rest upon said hooks when the suspension bar is engaged by said latch, said hooks being engageable in the notched portions of said catches for holding the sashes selectively in predetermined angular position.

8. In combination a double window comprising a frame, a pair of nestable sashes, window lights in said sashes, the outer Window light at least v 

